Hearts manager Jim Jefferies today revealed that midfield is one area of the team he is keen to strengthen for the new season.

With Michael Stewart reported to be searching for a new club and Larry Kingston also set to quit Tynecastle in the summer, JJ is looking to bolster the engine room.

"Michael Stewart has moved on and it looks like Larry has moved on as well so that's a couple from the midfield we have lost," Jim told Hearts.TV.

"Ryan Stevenson has done extremely well for us since he came in and he could be a big player for us next year.

"We have Ian Black and Ruben Palazuelos but maybe another midfield player to take the place of Larry and Michael would be useful and we are certainly looking at a couple of options there.

"We are also looking at strikers and competition for places would be good."

One player Jim may consider is Ryan McGowan, who will return to Tynecastle for the start of the new season after his loan deal with Ayr United.

"Ryan has caught my eye a couple times playing at right back for Ayr but people say his best position is in midfield so we'll have a look at him," added the boss.

"He will certainly be a useful addition to the squad."

On Hearts.TV today - Watch part two of JJ's exclusive end of season interview today!